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New Mexico is Fighting Its Maternal Care Crisis With Data and Mental Health Care. Could It Change Lives?

No two pregnancies are the same, but every New Mexico family deserves safe, high-quality maternal care. Two UNM-led initiatives are using better data and reproductive psychiatry training to tackle the state’s elevated maternal mortality rates and mental health crisis.

UNM is Quietly Building New Mexico’s Space Economy: What You Should Know

The University of New Mexico is emerging as a key player in the space economy through lunar research, satellite tech, and workforce training. Discover its growing impact.

Activists Rally Along Drying Rio Grande for Stronger Water Protections

Activists rallied along the drying Rio Grande to demand stronger protections for New Mexico's rivers and waterways, KRQE reports.

Opened With Hope, Closed in a Month: New Mexico Indian Market Shuts Down Due to Vendor Shortage

After launching in May with more than two dozen Indigenous vendors, Albuquerque's New Mexico Indian Market has closed because too few sellers registered to cover costs, KOB 4 reports.

Fires Burn Across New Mexico and the West as Record Temperatures and Drought Ignite Crisis

Multiple wildfires are raging across New Mexico amid a severe snow drought, record temperatures, and bone-dry fuels. From the Jemez Mountains to the Gila Wilderness, crews battle rapid growth as experts warn of a dangerous season ahead.

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18-Year-Old Student Arrested Over Gallup High School Shooting Threat

KOAT reported that Gallup police have taken student Daniel Herrera into custody over alleged threats to commit a school shooting.

Respiratory Illness Season Is Here: New Mexico Sees Spike In Flu Cases

Based on a report by KOAT, New Mexico health officials said rising flu activity signals the start of the respiratory illness season in the state.

Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor-Elect Deb Haaland Hold Transition Talks

KOB 4, in a news report, said Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Gov.-elect Deb Haaland discussed a “smooth transition of power” on Friday.

Need Free Dental Services? Head to Tingley Coliseum on November 7 for New Mexico Mission of Mercy’s Dental Clinic

The free dental clinic at Tingley Coliseum will continue tomorrow, offering various dental services to patients, KOB 4 reports.

NMDOT: NM 309 at River Bridge Closed Until Further Notice Due to Safety Concerns

According to KOB 4, the New Mexico Department of Transportation implemented the road closure on State Road 309 at the river bridge as a precautionary measure while crews examine the area.